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First Period Worcester Porcelain Fancy Birds Fluted Tea Cup C.1785
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First Period Worcester Porcelain Fancy Birds Fluted Tea Cup C.1785

18th century
Sold 28 September 2024 · The Fancy Fox
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A pretty Worcester porcelain French style fluted teacup ornately decorated with an underglaze blue border around the rim with fine gilt over decoration and a gilt dentil rim inside and out. Finely painted on each side with scenes of "fancy birds", exotic pheasants set against a lush backdrop. A smaller bird in flight and tiny distance birds sit between the two main vignettes and well painted butterflies sit either side of the handle and inside the cup well. Gilt acanthus leaf detail runs up the handle and it is finished with a gilt band around the top of the foot. Painted crescent mark to the base, c.1785.

It measures 5cm (2") high and 8cm (3 1/8") rim to rim.

In excellent condition with no damage, repair or restoration. Minimal handling wear to both enamels and gilding. 

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this Worcester Porcelain Tea Cup to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
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SA1095531
Dealers Internal Reference
FA1705
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A pretty Worcester porcelain French style fluted teacup ornately decorated with an underglaze blue border around the rim with fine gilt over decoration and a gilt dentil rim inside and out.
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Finely painted on each side with scenes of "fancy birds", exotic pheasants set against a lush backdrop.
The Fancy Fox

A smaller bird in flight and tiny distance birds sit between the two main vignettes and well painted butterflies sit either side of the handle and inside the cup well. Gilt acanthus leaf detail runs up the handle and it is finished with a gilt band around the top of the foot. Painted crescent mark to the base, c.1785.

It measures 5cm (2") high and 8cm (3 1/8") rim to rim.

In excellent condition with no damage, repair or restoration. Minimal handling wear to both enamels and gilding. 

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this Worcester Porcelain Tea Cup to the 18th Century.

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1095531
Dealers Internal Ref
FA1705
The Fancy Fox
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Offering fine porcelain and pottery, 18th century and later, silver, glass and other small attractive pieces

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Archive I A fluted white porcelain tea cup featuring hand-painted polychrome birds, a blue patterned border, and gilded rim details. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

First Period Worcester Porcelain Fancy Birds Fluted Tea Cup C.1785

Archive II A fluted white porcelain tea cup featuring hand-painted polychrome birds, a blue patterned border, and gilded rim details. View II
Archive III A fluted white porcelain tea cup featuring hand-painted polychrome birds, a blue patterned border, and gilded rim details. View III
Archive IV A fluted white porcelain tea cup featuring hand-painted polychrome birds, a blue patterned border, and gilded rim details. View IV
Archive V A fluted white porcelain tea cup featuring hand-painted polychrome birds, a blue patterned border, and gilded rim details. View V
Archive VI A fluted white porcelain tea cup featuring hand-painted polychrome birds, a blue patterned border, and gilded rim details. View VI
Archive VII A fluted white porcelain tea cup featuring hand-painted polychrome birds, a blue patterned border, and gilded rim details. View VII
Archive VIII A fluted white porcelain tea cup featuring hand-painted polychrome birds, a blue patterned border, and gilded rim details. View VIII
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A fluted white porcelain tea cup featuring hand-painted polychrome birds, a blue patterned border, and gilded rim details.
First Period Worcester Porcelain Fancy Birds Fluted Tea Cup c.1785
Ref: SA1095531
A fluted white porcelain tea cup featuring hand-painted polychrome birds, a blue patterned border, and gilded rim details.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTeacups
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPorcelain, Enamel, Gold Gilt
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsFluted body, Hand-painted birds, Gilded scalloped rim, Blue patterned border
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 8 cm (3 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

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First Period Worcester refers to porcelain produced at the Worcester factory in England from its establishment in 1751 until roughly 1783, though similar styles continued under subsequent ownership through the late 18th century. Known for innovative paste recipes and exceptional hand-painted decoration, this era produced some of the finest English ceramics of the Georgian period.

These pieces were typically crafted using a soapstone-infused soft-paste porcelain formula that offered greater thermal shock resistance than earlier English bodies. Decoration involved intricate hand-painting, often featuring underglaze blue, enamel overglaze colours, and gilded highlights applied and fired in a muffle kiln.

Authentication relies on examining the paste under magnification for characteristic glaze pooling, foot-rim wear, and potting flaws typical of 18th-century manufacture. Many pieces feature underglaze blue crescent marks, open crescent marks, or simulated Chinese script characters, though unmarked pieces are also common.

Antique porcelain tea cups add historic character and texture when displayed in lighted glass cabinets, shadow boxes, or curated open shelving. Mixing historical ceramics with contemporary minimalist decor creates a sophisticated juxtaposition of eras.

Antique porcelain should be kept out of direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading and degradation of gilded elements. Hand washing in lukewarm water with mild detergent is recommended; pieces should never be placed in a dishwasher or microwave.
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